DELNET: an effective resource sharing model in India

Kaul, Hari Krishen

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“…Only limited RS activity was observed among participating libraries in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations' region. Nevertheless, according to Kaul (1999), the Delhi Library Network (DELNET) is a growing resource sharing service in the Delhi region, offering a range of products and services to facilitate the exchange of information among 86 member libraries.…”

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Barriers in collection sharing among libraries of Pakistan : university library managers’ viewpoint

Ameen¹

2008

LIBRES

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University libraries in Pakistan are a privileged type of libraries with comparatively sound collections and good staff strength. They spend a large portion of their funds on developing in-house collections in isolation. In spite of the prevailing information and communication technology (ICT), there is hardly any practice of sharing collections in a formal manner. Using a survey method, this study explores the barriers to collection sharing among the well established chartered university libraries situated in the major cities of Pakistan. The survey followed a qualitative design based on an interview technique of data collection. Twenty chief/head librarians from five major cities of Pakistan were interviewed. These in-depth, semi-structured interviews were conducted at the librarians' workplaces during 2003 to 2004. The data analysis of the present study revealed that various technical, procedural, psychological, and behavioral barriers in achieving planned and meaningful collection-sharing (CS) programs still prevail. It suggests analyzing the possibilities, opportunities, and challenges of CS in the emerging paradigm. The findings and suggestions may be of value to developing countries with similar situations.

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Barriers in collection sharing among libraries of Pakistan : university library managers’ viewpoint

Ameen¹

2008

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“…It is networked via an online union catalogue containing MARC-based, standardised bibliographic data for books and serials. DELNET provides network support, shared cataloguing, training, current awareness and SDI services, interlibrary loan, document transfer and copying services, and access to local, national and international databases (Kaul, 1999). But note that there is no mention of shared collecting and storage, shared licence agreements or shared user support.…”

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The knowledge model applied to library networks in Asia

Gorman

Cullen

2000

Lib Consortium Mgmt: Int Jnal

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The standard approach adopted in library networking or partnership models is neither developmental nor evolutionary, yet development and evolution are keys to robust, contextually responsive partnerships. Using a set of knowledge models first proposed by Owen and Wiercx, this paper argues for a new approach to the modelling of networks in which libraries enter at one point and then move along a continuum, ideally ending in an advanced, integrated knowledge environment model. There is limited evidence that some library consortia in Asia are moving in this direction, but for the most part Asian consortia and networks are of the traditional, static variety.

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Scholarly Communication and National Union Catalogues: a Strategic Role for SUNCAT in the UK Information Environment

Burnhill¹,

Guy²,

Osborne³

2006

New Review of Information Networking

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DELNET: an effective resource sharing model in India

Abstract: This paper describes the development of the Delhi Library Network (DELNET) and its various services. DELNET is a growing resource sharing service in the Delhi region, offering a range of products and services to facilitate the exchange of information among libraries.

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Barriers in collection sharing among libraries of Pakistan : university library managers’ viewpoint

Barriers in collection sharing among libraries of Pakistan : university library managers’ viewpoint

The knowledge model applied to library networks in Asia

Scholarly Communication and National Union Catalogues: a Strategic Role for SUNCAT in the UK Information Environment

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